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After Najib’s reduced sentence, govt must clarify stand on fighting corruption: Ideas

The government must provide clarity on how it will combat corruption following the reduced sentence given to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who was convicted of corruption, a think tank said.

Time to codify constituency development funds for political stability – Tricia Yeoh 

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) urges the government to codify the allocation of constituency development funds (CDF) to stabilise politics in Malaysia as well as to level the playing field between government and opposition MPs.

Think-tank calls for formation of select committees in every state assembly

State assemblies nationwide should establish select committees to ensure check and balance measures are implemented, a think-tank said.

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Six foreign players max on matchday under new MFL rule

Set to start in 2025-2026 M-League season, new quota reflects MFL’s commitment to strengthening national squad, ensuring clubs spend within their means

Haze returns: API exceeds 150 in Nilai, Seremban, Johan Setia

Including Kuantan, four areas recorded unhealthy air quality as of 10am

PN chairman need not be party president: Takiyuddin

PAS’ Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan says Perikatan Nasional’s constitution does not require its chairman to be a component party president, as PAS prepares to nominate its own candidate following Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation

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